Director US Strategy

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a senior strategy leader to drive the US growth agenda and the Global Growing Together plan. You will partner with executive leadership to set priorities, guide major programs, and embed customer insights into strategic work across the organization.

Flexible/hybrid schedule includes 3 in-person days at core locations (Salisbury, NC; Quincy, MA; Scarborough, ME) and 2 remote days. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in strategy development, global initiatives, and program development.
• Experience leading organizations with multiple direct reports and deliverables.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans with measurable results.
• Ability to craft executive-level stories in PowerPoint and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP of Strategy to set US priorities, targets, and metrics with executives.
• Lead strategic development for large programs and manage project teams.
• Own day-to-day US strategic planning and coordination with Global teams.
• Embed customer insights into strategy with Consumer Insights.
• Support US strategic narrative and events planning, including executive forums.
• Coordinate between Global and US strategy teams and prepare materials for boards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Executive storytelling

PowerPoint

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

Manage the team driving strategy development at ADUSA to further activate the US growth ambition and global Growing Together strategy. Establish & support the US' top strategic priorities and the programs within them. Supports communicating priorities across ADUSA to foster engagement from the total company on the organization's strategic agenda. Completes competitive intelligence analysis and provides M&A support/orchestration for US opportunities.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, and Scarborough, ME.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Works with the VP of Strategy and Consumer Insights to set US-level strategic priorities, targets, and metrics in partnership with executive leadership.
• Leads strategic development for large programs for the organization (manages the team working on these programs while owning some programs of their own).
• Leads the day-to-day US strategic planning cycle and orchestrates the annual planning process (interfacing with Global).
• Partners directly with Consumer Insights to embed the customer into strategy development.
• Supports US strategic narrative and works with communications to bring it to life.
• Supports the content, planning and execution of key events including executive forums, US town halls, annual US leadership meetings, etc.
• Supports connections between Global & US strategy teams.
• Supports US materials for the Executive Committee, Management Board, and Supervisory Board.
• Brings information to senior leaders regarding market trends, insights and competitive intelligence.
• Utilizes competitive and innovation materials to help drive the longer-term US Strategy evolution.
• Supports US M&A and works day-to-day with Global stakeholders as needed on M&A efforts.
• Executes on special projects at the request of the CEO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience directly in strategy development, global initiatives, and program development; management consulting experience a plus.
• Experience managing an organization (multiple direct reports with teams of their own) delivering a wide range of high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic plans that deliver business results.
• Ability to develop compelling, executive level storylines in PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful insights.
• Ability to manage and provide direction to multiple project-based initiatives at any given time.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $139,120 - $208,680

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $160,000 - $240,000

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.